Fermentation Chemicals Market Report 2026

The fermentation chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $74.51 billion in 2025 to $79.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of fermentation technology adoption, rising demand for amino acids, growth of food and beverage processing, increasing production of bio-based chemicals, availability of microbial strains.

The fermentation chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $103.09 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable chemical production, rising investments in bioprocessing facilities, expansion of pharmaceutical fermentation applications, growing focus on energy-efficient processes, increasing adoption of microbial cell factories. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use of bio-based production pathways, rising demand for industrial enzymes, expansion of fermentation-derived organic acids, increased adoption in pharmaceutical manufacturing, enhanced process efficiency optimization.

The rising demand for alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages is expected to propel the fermentation chemicals market. Alcoholic beverages contain ethanol, while non-alcoholic beverages have little or no alcohol. During fermentation, yeasts convert carbohydrates into alcohol, and fermentation chemicals are used to initiate or accelerate this anaerobic process that breaks down molecules such as glucose. For instance, in March 2025, Statistics Canada reported that in 2023-2024, domestic products accounted for 59% of alcohol sales in Canada, up from 58.7% the previous year, with beer (88%) and ciders and coolers (85%) showing the highest share of domestic sales. Therefore, rising demand for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is driving the growth of the fermentation chemicals market.

Major companies in the fermentation chemicals market are forming strategic partnerships to develop functional chemicals using synthetic biology. Strategic partnerships allow companies to leverage each other’s strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For instance, in July 2023, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., a Japan-based chemical company, partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks, a US-based biotech company, to advance functional chemical development through synthetic biology. Ginkgo Bioworks uses strain design technology to create microbial strains and fermentation processes for target molecule production, while Sumitomo Chemical focuses on scaling up manufacturing for commercialization. This approach enables mass production via microbial fermentation, reducing fossil fuel reliance and supporting a lower carbon footprint.

In July 2024, Olon Group, an Italy-based company specializing in the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), acquired GTP Bioways for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to strengthen Olon Group's biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing capabilities, enhancing its competitive edge in the biotech industry and improving its ability to support clients in developing advanced therapeutic products. GTP Bioways, based in France, is a manufacturer of fermentation chemicals.

Major companies operating in the fermentation chemicals market are Ajinomoto Co. Inc., AB Enzymes GmbH, BASF SE, Amano Enzymes Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Novozymes A/S, Cargill Incorporated, Evonik Industries AG, DuPont Danisco A/S, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, LanzaTech Inc., MicroBiopharm Japan Co Ltd., Kerry Group plc, Lallemand Inc., Amyris Inc., Codexis Inc., Lesaffre et Compagnie, NatureWorks LLC, Roquette Frères S.A., Novamont S.p.A., Metabolic Explorer S.A., Corbion N.V., Raízen Energia S.A.

North America was the largest region in the fermentation chemicals market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the fermentation chemicals market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the fermentation chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fermentation chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fermentation chemicals market consists of sales of alpha-amylase and nonionic surfactants. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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